Joyti And ANR. v. State Of Haryana And Others

CRWP No.1184 of 2024

 



    

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CRWP No.1184 of 2024 (O&M) Date of Decision:08.02.2024 Jyoti and another ... Petitioners Versus State of Haryana and others ... Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR

Present:

Mr. Kapil Khanna, Advocate for the petitioners.

*** HARPREET SINGH BRAR, J. (ORAL) 1.

Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that petitioners have married against the wishes of respondents No.4 to 8 and they claim themselves to be major and seek protection to their life and liberty. They apprehend danger from respondents No.4 to 8. They have placed on record marriage certificate (Annexure P-3) to substantiate their claim. The petitioners have also submitted a representation dated 05.02.2024 (Annexure P-5) to respondent No.2 but no action has been taken so far.

2.

Notice of motion to the official respondents only. 3.

Ms. Geeta Sharma, DAG, Haryana, who is present in Court, accepts notice for the official respondents. Counsel for the petitioners is directed to supply a copy of complete paper book to the counsel appearing for the State during the course of the day.

4.

Without commenting on the validity of the marriage allegedly performed by the petitioners and entering upon an exercise to evaluate the PANKAJ KUMAR 2024.02.08 18:10 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

CRWP No.1184 of 2024

 



     evidentiary value of the documents placed on the file, I dispose of this petition with direction to respondent No.2 to decide the representation of the petitioners (Annexure P-5) within a period of one week from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order and grant them protection, if there is any threat to their life and liberty. It is made clear that this order shall not be taken to protect the petitioners from legal action for violation of law, if any committed by them. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE February 08, 2024 Pankaj* Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No PANKAJ KUMAR 2024.02.08 18:10 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document